Language | BILINGUAL Aug 14, 2017
Enka gives lessons in Japan's unattainable love
by Daniel Morales
You may groan and think me an oyaji, but enka songs offer great language lessons and also provide insight into how the Japanese conceive of love.
Language | BILINGUAL Aug 7, 2017
J-pop duo Scott & Rivers on writing Japanese lyrics
by Ryotaro Aoki
When American musician Scott Murphy first came to Japan in 2001, he could only say a few phrases in Japanese.
Language | BILINGUAL Jul 31, 2017
Be aware of Japanese workplace no-nos
by Kaori Shoji
The Japanese workplace has never been known for congeniality, but these days, female employees say "Working conditions are more comfortable than in the old days."
Language | BILINGUAL Jul 24, 2017
The stories behind familiar Japanese words
by Mark Schreiber
Let's take a look at the origins of half a dozen Japanese words that have found wide usage in English.
Language | BILINGUAL Jul 10, 2017
In Japan everything counts in its own way
by Peter Backhaus
When emails first hit Japan in the mid-1990s, these were counted in 通 (tsū), the common classifier for letters. However ...
Language | BILINGUAL Jul 3, 2017
Tips for nailing that Japanese interview
by Matthew Hernon
You've found the right job, sent off your 履歴書 (rirekisho, resume) and now it's time for the 面接 (mensetsu, interview).
Language | BILINGUAL Jun 26, 2017
Asking questions to the Japanese internet
by Daniel Morales
The website Yahoo! 知恵袋 (Chiebukuro, literally "bag of knowledge") is a great resource for language learners and for anyone interested in observing Japanese interact online.
Language | BILINGUAL Jun 19, 2017
The Japanese prefer a raw deal in language
by Kaori Shoji
The word 'nama' is a favorite among the Japanese, referring to everything from phone calls to foods to legs.
Language | BILINGUAL Jun 12, 2017
Kanji ‘toilet training’ is a hit with kids
by Mark Schreiber
The media is abuzz over a new series of workbooks for children titled うんこ漢字ドリル (Unko Kanji Doriru, "Poop Kanji Drills").
Language | BILINGUAL Jun 5, 2017
Learn Japanese as you binge with Netflix anime series
by Samantha Cubbison
If it's anime you crave, streaming sites such as Netflix offer an ever-expanding smorgasbord of morsels to suit every appetite.
Language | BILINGUAL May 29, 2017
Things you need to know about 'mono'
by Peter Backhaus
The Japanese word for 'thing' has some quite surprising qualities.
Language | BILINGUAL May 22, 2017
Tanka help Japanese express emotions
by Daniel Morales
Tanka are one of the oldest forms of poetry in the world with a 1,300-year history.